Cape One Health

Burning calories while exercising is a pretty unforgiving task: it can be hard work, painful and boring. Running can damage muscles, bones and joints, and cycling can be dangerous and, well, you’re sat down on the job! These are reasons why the elliptical trainer is getting such an impressive following in the exercising world.

The elliptical motion that you go through when you’re exercising on an elliptical trainer is one that is instantly natural to the body. There are no jerks, impacts or sudden changes of moments; you’re not sat down on the job, either. These might sound like marginal benefits, but when you consider that running can actually cause huge problems with arthritis later in your life, the need to avoid impact if at all possible becomes clear, and the case for using the elliptical rather than the treadmill soon becomes very clear.

Because the elliptical machine is a very efficient method of exercising, you can burn calories and build stamina in the lower and upper parts of your body at the same time. Because it’s a much more pleasant way of exercising than that offered by a treadmill or stationary bicycle you are more likely to keep it up for longer.